Coeur d'Alene Police Department Press News Release: At 12:38 this morning, Coeur d’Alene Police responded to the report of an unconscious female in a dorm shower room on the campus of North Idaho College at 518 College Drive. Officers discovered (an 18-year-old student), originally from Pennsylvania, a victim of an apparent suicide. A roommate of Watts stated that (the student) had gone into the shower at approximately 9:00pm. The roommate left the dorm and returned at approximately 10:00pm. She noticed the shower was still running and grew concerned. The door was locked so she notified the Resident Hall Aide. The aide was able to unlock the door and open it enough to discover Watts and then he immediately called 911. Coeur d’Alene Police Detectives also responded to the scene and have preliminary determined (that the student) committed suicide with a .380 caliber handgun that was recovered at the scene. Chief of Police Wayne Longo expressed his sympathy to the family and College with his statement of “Our thoughts and prayers are with not only the family and friends of Hannah but also the college community. These incidents affect many people, including the responding investigating officers”. Watt’s family has been notified of her death.

Sgt. Christie Wood
Coeur d'Alene Police Department

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